Working in the Community

Jon is a well known figure around Melksham and is often seen supporting various community groups and events.

Jon founded and still Chairs the local charity Young Melksham. First started in 2011 to continue the work of the Extended Schools initiative Jon has guided the charity through the transition from providing counselling services and working with schools on breakfast club projects through to the major player it is today, having just taken ownership of The Canberra Centre on Spa Road, running four youth clubs a week, still continuing the free-to-access counselling, the popular Melksham Young People's awards and a monthly disco for adults with SEND.

News and Updates from Jon's work in the community

A Week in Politics: From Parliament to Wiltshire Council and back

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As I sit in the Jubilee Café inside the Houses of Parliament, waiting to attend the Raising the Nation Play Commission: Interim Report Parliamentary event, I can’t help but reflect on how incredibly fortunate I am to be involved in the work that I do. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would have the opportunity to […]

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For years, Melksham Oak Community School has faced significant challenges during school drop-off and pick-up times. The simple T-junction connecting the school estate to the busy A365 Bath Road is wholly inadequate for managing the sheer volume of traffic the school generates. Parents, students, staff, and local residents are all too familiar with the frustration […]

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At the end of November, Melksham faced some of the most severe flooding in our history. Homes, businesses, and lives were impacted, but in the face of adversity, our community showed its true strength and resilience. I have been humbled and inspired by the incredible efforts of local authorities, support organisations, and volunteers who came […]

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Jon Hubbard, Councillor for Melksham South, has been representing the interests of local residents this week at the National Children and Adult Services (NCAS) Conference in Liverpool. As Chair of the Children’s Select Committee at Wiltshire Council and Vice-Chair of the Children and Young People’s Board at the Local Government Association (LGA), Jon has been […]

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Local Councillor Jon Hubbard is pleased to welcome the opening of a new “Man Down” mental health support group in Melksham, dedicated to supporting men through mental health challenges. This expansion comes after the success of the group’s Trowbridge sessions and will run every other Tuesday evening at Bowerhill Village Hall, with the inaugural session […]

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The tennis courts at Melksham Community Campus will be available for public use starting Monday, September 16, following an agreement between Wiltshire Council, Melksham Tennis Club, and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) regarding future management and public access. Wiltshire Council announced that the two courts will provide a high-quality sporting facility for the community, offering […]

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As a Councillor, my foremost responsibility is to stand up for the residents of Melksham and ensure that their voices are heard, especially when those in positions of authority make decisions that impact our community. It is with deep frustration and a heavy heart that I find myself writing this blog post today, addressing the […]

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Melksham South Councillor, Jon Hubbard, has welcomed the council's decision to invest in the resurfacing of Church Street car park and the installation of new, state-of-the-art parking charging machines.

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Local councillor Jon Hubbard is fighting to protect two trees on Spa Road, an Oak tree marked for a 2m crown reduction and the felling of a healthy Beech Tree

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Cllr Jon Hubbard today highlighted the critical role of a visible police presence in ensuring the safety and security of local communities. In a statement, Jon Hubbard underscored the positive impact of community policing and welcomed the introduction of a new mobile police station, a significant step towards enhancing public safety.

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Cllr Jon Hubbard, local Wiltshire Councillor for Melksham South, today expressed deep concern over recent actions by the Liberal Democrats that appear to be taking advantage of the poor performance of the Melksham Oak School for political gain.

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On Tuesday Cllr Jon Hubbard challenged the continuing decline in provision of new affordable housing in Wiltshire. Figures released at the meeting show that in the last year there were just 532 new affordable homes provided against a target of 650.

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Working in the Community

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